Does Cherry Wine Have Alcohol in It? Unpacking the Fruit of Fermentation
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. legal definition, wine is any fermented beverage with an alcohol content between 8% and 14%. This means that yes, cherry wine does have alcohol in it, just like its grape-based cousins.